This Week's Box: July 20th - 25th

July 21, 2015 Emily - CSA Manager

1. IN THE BOX (IN ORDER OF WHAT TO EAT FIRST):

Sweet Corn (Bonus item) - Corn is best eaten the same day it's delivered. Store unhusked corn in the refrigerator. For best flavor, use it within two days.

Melon - Leave at room temperature until they have reached desired ripeness - eat 'em! Last 1-4 days depending on ripeness to start.

Peaches or Nectarines and Plums - Store on a cool counter to room temperature or in the fridge if ripe. Eat as soon as they are ripe!

Parsley - Place in a glass with an inch of water in the fridge. Change water often. Can also be stored in a closed container in the fridge. Lasts up to one week.

Summer Squash - Does fine for a few days if left out on a cool counter, even after cut. Wrap in a cloth and refrigerate for longer storage. Do not wash until ready to eat. Lasts 4-5 days.

Basil - Trim the ends and place basil in a glass containing about 1 inch of water; then cover with a loose-fitting plastic bag and leave at room temp. Replace the water whenever it gets cloudy. Should keep for about a week.

Cucumbers - Cucumbers can be wrapped in a moist towel in the fridge. If you’re planning on eating them within a day or two after buying them they should be fine left out in a cool room. Lasts up to a week in the fridge.

Shady Lady, Heirloom, and Dark Rich Cherry Tomatoes - Depending on ripeness, tomatoes can stay for up to two weeks on the counter. To hasten ripeness, place in a paper bag with an apple.

Tomatillos - If you are not going to use them immediately, leave the husks intact, wrapped around the fruit like little paper bags. Either store on the counter or in the refrigerator. They should never be stored in air-tight containers. They will keep well for several weeks to a month. They may also be frozen whole or sliced.

White Onions - Store in your crisper. Best used within a week but may last a little longer.

2. THIS WEEK'S RECIPES (LINKS):

Summer Squash Phyllo Roll

Chicken Verde

Zwiebelkuchen - German Onion Tart

3. SHOPPING LIST FOR ALL RECIPES (ASSUMES YOU HAVE BASIC SALT AND PEPPER):

Shopping List for Summer Squash and Phyllo Roll:

2 TB Olive OIl

2 Eatwell Farm Eggs, beaten

2 oz Feta, crumbled

1/2 tsp Salt

5 to 7 Sheets of Phyllo Dough, thawed according to package directions

Melted Butter for Phyllo Sheets

Shopping List for Chicken Verde:

1 lb boneless/skinless Chicken meat, chopped into bite sized chunks

Oil

1/2 tsp Coriander powder

1/2 tsp Cumin powder

Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes

1 tsp Eatwell Smoked Chili Salt

Shopping List for Zwibelkuchen Filling Only:

2 TB Butter

5 slices thick cut Bacon, finely diced

1 1/2 cups full fat Sour Cream

4 Eatwell Farm Eggs

2 TB All-Purpose Flour

2 tsp Salt

1 tsp Caraway Seeds

Shopping List for All Recipes:

4 TB + Olive Oil

6 Eatwell Farm Eggs, beaten